Is Bis-Isostearyl 1,4-Butanediol/HDI/Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl Alcohol Copolymer vegetarian?

Bis-Isostearyl 1,4-Butanediol/HDI/Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl Alcohol Copolymer is a copolymer of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) and hydrogenated dimer dilinoleyl alcohol, endcapped with isostearyl 1,4-butanediol; it is used as a film-forming and texturizing agent in cosmetics. Isostearyl and dimer dilinoleyl alcohol components may be derived from plant or animal fatty acids depending on the source.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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